An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepherd (T-AKE 3) lowers pallets of ammunition onto the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57).

GULF OF ADEN (Jun. 22, 2011) An SA-330J Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepherd (T-AKE 3) lowers pallets of ammunition onto the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a vertical replenishment. Mitscher is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King) File# 110622-N-XQ375-511